Morrissey has slammed artists who use crowdfunding to back their music, cursing it as a 'desperate and insulting measure'.

The Smiths legend was talking to El Pais, when he argued that asking fans to pay for records spat in the face of the money that they'd already given - preferring instead to tour to fund his music.

"[Crowdfunding] is a desperate measure, and insulting to your audience," said Mozza. "We have already provided sufficient amounts of money. What is the next thing you’re going to ask? Brush our teeth?"

He continued that he'd prefer to pay live to back his music: "It’s the only option left me and fortunately is very good and exciting. The only unpleasant part of this that whenever a concert is canceled the story captures attention, but if the concert took place, it would hardly be mentioned.

"Many people enjoy writing negative things about me. Which is fine with me. Let them if it makes them happy."